Chef Manager
Highcroft Hall, Old Fallings Ln, Wolverhampton WV10 8BU
£16.59 per hour
32 hours per week – no late nights, no split shifts
Deliver culinary excellence through a better work-life balance
We believe providing culinary excellence is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Chef Manager to lead our culinary team at Highcroft Hall in Old Fallings Ln, Wolverhampton WV10 8BU. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.
We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.
When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.
Your role
1. Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants
2. Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people
3. Manage stock and waste while working within budget
4. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments
5. Recruit, train and support the catering team to help them grow and succeed
Your skills
6. Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people
7. A valid food hygiene certificate
8. A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people
9. Confidence leading and supporting a small team
Your rewards
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
10. £1 per hour weekend shift enhancements (CORNWALL ONLY/DELETE)
11. Paid ferry pass and paid breaks (MILLPORT ONLY/DELETE)
12. CQC/CI inspection bonus
13. Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
14. Company-paid life insurance
15. Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
16. Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
17. Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
18. Free meals dependant on shift duration
19. Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
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Before you apply
20. We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
21. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
22. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
23. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.